Murdo Drive In Is One South Dakota S Oldest And Best Restaurants

No matter where you live, restaurants seem to come and go and hardly ever stand the test of time. While this is all too common in this day and age, there are a handful of South Dakota restaurants that continue to wow multiple generations of customers, such as Wall Drug, Legends Steakhouse, and the old Philips Avenue Diner. In addition to these legends, one of South Dakota’s first drive-thru restaurants remains, and you are going to want to visit:

Open May through August is the iconic Murdo Drive-In; a 30-some-year-old South Dakota tradition that serves some of the best burgers in the state!

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Located in Murdo, the Murdo Drive-In features a comfortable, down-home atmosphere that is welcoming for guests of all ages.

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While the ambiance is reason enough to visit, it’s the food itself that has been bringing back the same regulars for more than 3 decades.

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What should you order at Murdo’s? Like all great drive-ins, Murdo’s serves an assortment of homemade burgers and sandwiches, plus tasty sides like fries, potato rounds, and onion rings.

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In addition to the tantalizing entrees, Murdo’s Drive-In also serves dreamy soft serve, shakes, and sundaes!

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Need another reason to visit? Murdo Drive-In was named one of the 50 Best Drive-In Restaurants in the U.S. by Mental Floss and continues to receive the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.

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Murdo’s Drive-In is open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and offers dine-in, carry-out, and drive-thru options.

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Do you have a favorite meal at Murdo’s? Give us your recommendations in the comments! While you are in Murdo, make sure to also check out These 10 Attractions In South Dakota Show Our Unique Side.

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While 3 decades may not seem like a long time in the grand scheme of things, it is in terms of restaurants!

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For a full list of menu options, please visit Murdo’s website.

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Address: 212 Kennedy Avenue, Murdo, SD 57559

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